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See how verdicts work2-bedroom flat · EH14 7HH
Listing removedListed 176 days
Opportunity summary
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About
Bright and spacious lower villa set within a highly desirable residential area of Balerno, Edinburgh.
This attractive home offers flexible accommodation ideally suited to first-time buyers, growing families, and downsizers alike.
Beautifully presented throughout, it features a stylish modern kitchen and contemporary bathroom, along with generous living space.
Externally, the property benefits from a lovely private garden with patio and the added convenience of a private garage.
Location Balerno is a sought-after semi-rural area just a few miles south-west of Edinburgh city centre, offering a peaceful setting with excellent local amenities including shops, eateries, pubs and a regular farmers' market.
Nearby, The Gyle Shopping Centre provides extensive retail and dining options.
The area is ideal for outdoor enthusiasts, with the Pentland Hills, reservoirs, walking and cycling routes all close by, as well as golf and leisure facilities at Dalmahoy Country Club.
Well connected by regular bus services and easy access to the city bypass, Balerno offers convenient travel links across Edinburgh and beyond.
It is also highly regarded for its top-performing primary and secondary schools, with private schooling available within easy reach.
Extras To include all fitted carpets and fitted flooring, curtains, and blinds, light fixtures, oven, hob, extractor hood, dishwasher.
Please note the washing machine machine & fridge/Freezer are not included in the sale. Viewing Contact vmh for an apt EPC Rating EPC rating: D
Value & comps
Land Registry doesn’t cover Scotland or Northern Ireland, so previous sales may not be on record.
Returns
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Short let unlikely to be allowed
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Archie refurb estimate: a Pro feature
0.0% below asking
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Deal
Properties like this can earn 2–3x BTL yields when converted to HMO, with retrofit costs around £10k/room. Sign in to see the full tier, yield projection, and cost breakdown.
Commercial properties like this can earn 30-50% higher yields when converted to residential under Class MA / Q / P / PA, with prior approval costing ~GBP 96/unit. Sign in to see the recommended route, yield uplift, and cost breakdown.
BRRR-suited properties can recycle 80-100% of investor capital on refi, leaving a high-yielding rental with most of the money out. Sign in to see the refurb cost stack, ARV projection, and refinance maths.
Detached + large garden = sub-division play. Pro tier unlocks the tier badge, plot size, uplift estimate, and regional land benchmark.
Short-lease flats trade at deep discount, but extending under the 1993 Act often costs far less than the discount. Pro tier unlocks the tier badge, premium breakdown, long-lease ARV and arbitrage maths.
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FAQ
About 50, Cairns Drive, Balerno
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